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JFK → PHL
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the New York City skyline immediately after takeoff and a direct view of Center City Philadelphia and its sports complex during the final approach.
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Manhattan Skyline
A breathtaking view of the World Trade Center and the dense skyscraper clusters of Lower Manhattan.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
A bird's-eye view of the massive suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten Island.
South Philly Sports Complex
Clear views of Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park, and the Wells Fargo Center just before touchdown.
Center City Philadelphia
The iconic Comcast Center and One Liberty Place skyscrapers dominating the Philadelphia horizon.
Industrial Landscapes
The intricate network of refineries and shipping ports along the Arthur Kill and Delaware River.
The right side is essential for photographers wanting the Philadelphia skyline. Since this flight is extremely short (often under 30 minutes in the air), keep your window shade up and camera ready from the moment of takeoff. Sit ahead of the wing to ensure the engine exhaust does not blur the view of the Philly skyline during the low-altitude approach.
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Jersey Shoreline
Panoramic views of the Atlantic coastline and the beaches of Monmouth County shortly after departure.
Sandy Hook
The distinctive hooked peninsula of the Gateway National Recreation Area jutting into the Atlantic.
The Pine Barrens
Aerial perspective of the vast, densely forested biosphere reserve covering southern New Jersey.
Delaware River
Watching the widening river as the aircraft crosses from New Jersey into Pennsylvania territory.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is ideal for spotting the transition from the Atlantic coastline to the rural landscapes of central Jersey. Use a polarizing filter on cameras to cut through haze over the water.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 151 km (94 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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